Team Thad Elite Combine: How did the Tennessee prospects look?
Nike AAU program Team Thad held an elite combine over the weekend and featured prospects from the 2022 and 2023 classes from the state of Tennessee. The combine did also feature prospects from Arkansas, Alabama, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, Kentucky and…
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Continue ReadingNike AAU program Team Thad held an elite combine over the weekend and featured prospects from the 2022 and 2023 classes from the state of Tennessee.
The combine did also feature prospects from Arkansas, Alabama, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, Kentucky and North Carolina.
And yes, players from the Volunteer State had good moments.
Here are the prospects that stood out.
Andre Watson, Arlington (2023): After a scrimmage, I asked the 5-foot-9 point guard about his outside shooting. The sophomore mentioned to me that he has been getting up shots and is hopeful that his offseason work shows during the 2020 season. During one scrimmage, Watson knocked down back-to-back 3s from the corner. His shot release is much better. Watson has put more air on his release. He’s now following through with the flick of the wrist.
Cedquavious Hunter, Cordova (2022): Hunter’s best moments came from getting downhill in transition. He had moments where he was able to blow past his defender before striding past a big man for a finish. The junior combo guard is at his best when he’s attacking at 100 miles per hour.
Chandler Jackson, Christian Brothers (2022): The 6-5 point guard made his way into the lane a lot of times, thanks to his upper body strength. Jackson knocked down some shots from 15-feet out.
Javar Daniel, Arlington (2023): The 6-8 forward played inside-out on some possessions, showcasing his ability and comfort to score outside the paint. That’s big for the Tigers heading into the 2020 season.
Jamarion Harvey, Memphis East (2023): Harvey’s good moments came during one scrimmage when he was his team’s primary ball handler and was picked up 94-feet. The 6-0 guard handled the pressure well, not losing control of the basketball. Harvey was also aggressive in attacking the basket. He’s a very patient scorer.
Lewis Duarte, Hamilton Heights (2022): The 6-6 guard is athletic, has a great feel for the game, understand the importance of picking his spots on the court when he’s in scoring mode. Duarte runs his lane to perfection when he’s in transition. Most importantly, he communicates with his teammates on both ends of the floor.